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Choose Another Way to look after the Lakes

It’s fantastic to see so many people making wiser choices to help look after our natural environment, such as using reusable water bottles or leaving the car at home, so it’s timely to hear from an inspirational local young person who is taking small steps to make huge changes for the Lake District and beyond.

Government Minister visits UK’s newest World Heritage Site

Tourism and the rural economy will come under the spotlight over the next two days, as Minister for the Arts, Heritage & Tourism, John Glen MP, heads to Cumbria to visit the newly designated Lake District World Heritage Site and hear first-hand from a range of business about what it means to them.

SOS - swim on safe

As open water swimming makes a big splash across the Lake District’s lakes, tarns and rivers the message is to keep the tantalising treat safe.

The mountains are calling, let the winter adventure begin and #summitsafely

As the Lake District National Park’s fell top assessors return this week to make their daily trek up Helvellyn, this winter they will share even more top tips using #summitsafely to help walkers stay safe on the fells.

Miles Without Stiles 38: Latrigg

A short but initially steep walk to an amazing view of Keswick and Borrowdale.

Miles Without Stiles 34: Derwentwater Lakeshore

This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).

Movement

Planning policies for design code - Movement and street design

The Lake District's Roman Past

Did you know that the Lake District is steeped in thousands of years of human history, dating back as far as prehistory? From an ancient bathhouse to a prehistoric settlement, the marks of our ancestors are all around us.

Wander more with Welsby

A fun felt animal trail to follow in Bowness on Windermere in the spring of 2022.

Days out that will make your tail wag!

Who better to guide you through the best things to do in the Lake District with your furry companion than our four-legged friend? Milo, the Yorkshire Terrier shares his favourite things to do when visiting the Lake District.